Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K outperforms Core i5-661 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900K is 4319 days newer than Core i5-661.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 30% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-661 - 164 vs 126 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-661 - 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-661
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900K - 87 vs 125 Watts
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.47/FPS
100%
Price, €
€569
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Jan 7th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i5-661 |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 7th, 2010 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i5 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Clarkdale |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 2 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 87 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD |
Yes | Overclockable | No |